Fill and sign Form C100 online
Asks the family court in England and Wales to decide arrangements for a child, such as where they live or time spent with a parent, or a specific issue or prohibited steps order.
Form C100 at a glance
- Official name
- Application under the Children Act 1989 for a child arrangements, prohibited steps or specific issue order (C100)
- Issued by
- HM Courts & Tribunals Service
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Category
- Legal and powers of attorney
- Language
- English
- Who uses it
- Separated parents and others with an interest in a child who cannot agree arrangements and need a court order.
- Signature
Check with the recipient
Not stated. The applicant, an authorised signatory or a legal representative signs the statement of truth in section 16.
- Instructions
- Official HM Courts & Tribunals Service page
Form C100 is the application to the family court in England and Wales for a child arrangements order, a prohibited steps order or a specific issue order under section 8 of the Children Act 1989. Open the official form from GOV.UK in BunnyDoc's free Sign PDF tool straight from this page, type into its fillable fields, add your signature and date, and download it. Everything happens in your browser, so the file never leaves your device.
How to fill in and sign Form C100
Attend a MIAM or check for an exemption
You must usually attend a Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting (MIAM) before applying. Exemptions include domestic abuse with evidence, child protection concerns and urgency.
Say what you are asking for and flag any risk
Tick the order or orders you want and describe them. If you allege domestic abuse, abduction, child abuse, substance misuse or other safety concerns, you must also complete form C1A.
The children and the MIAM (sections 1 to 4)
Give each child's details and who has parental responsibility, then complete the MIAM sections. A mediator completes section 4 if you attended a MIAM.
Reasons, urgency and other cases (sections 5 to 10)
Explain why you are applying and what you want the court to do, any need for an urgent hearing, other court cases, international elements and any support you need at court.
People involved (sections 11 to 14)
Give your details, the respondent's and anyone else who must be told. To keep your address or contact details private, leave them blank and use form C8.
Sign and send it to the court
Complete the checklist and sign the statement of truth in section 16. Send the original and 3 copies with the £270 fee to your local family court, or apply online instead.
What you need before you start
- Each child's full name and date of birth.
- The respondent's name and address.
- A MIAM certificate, or evidence for an exemption.
- Form C1A if you have safety concerns, and form C8 to keep details confidential.
- The £270 fee or a Help with Fees reference.
Online or paper?
GOV.UK recommends applying online to avoid delay; you can save your progress and have 28 days to finish. If you apply on paper, send the original C100 and 3 copies to your nearest family court. GOV.UK says a court order usually takes around 10 months.
Common mistakes
- Applying without attending a MIAM or claiming a valid exemption with evidence.
- Not completing form C1A when you tick a risk of harm box.
- Putting a confidential address on the C100 instead of form C8.
- Not signing the statement of truth.
- Sending too few copies.
Form C100: frequently asked questions
How much does a C100 cost?
£270, according to GOV.UK. You may get help with court fees if you are on benefits or a low income.
Do I have to go to mediation before applying?
You must usually attend a MIAM first, unless you have a valid exemption, such as evidence of domestic abuse or an urgent case.
Where do I send the C100?
Send the original and 3 copies to your nearest family court, or apply online.
How long does a child arrangements order take?
GOV.UK says it usually takes around 10 months, depending on where you live and your situation.
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